West Arnhem

Major Communities

Health Services in the West Arnhem Area

Gunbalanya – Onepelli

The Health Centre is staffed by a GP, 4 RNs and up to 5 Aboriginal Health Workers. Phone: (08) 8979 0178

Languages in the Region

The below languages have been noted to be present in this region. However it should be noted that as a result of colonisation, the growth of towns, and the transient nature of some Aboriginal peoples, there may be many different Aboriginal languages evident in a given area.

Burarra

Kriol

Kunwinkju

Warruwi – Goulburn Island – Maung, Walang

Kriol language

Kriol is the contact language now spoken as a first language by most Aboriginal people across the region. Kriol is spoken in the Barkly and further north, but not generally far south of Tennant Creek.

Accomodation

Gunbalanya – Onepelli

Contacts and Advice in West Arnhem

The following organisations and contact numbers may be useful in locating sources of advice. Care has been taken to ensure these details are correct, however unfortunately some may change or be unattended.